Communication Studies Concentration

Contact Admission

The Communication Studies Concentration is designed for students interested in exploring the broad range of the Communication field.

Concentration Requirements

Required Courses (9 credits):

COM 2020

Intercultural Communication

3

COM 2300

Rhetorical Criticism

3

COM 3650

Media, Culture and Society

3

Choose two of the following (6 credits):

COM 2112

Conflict Management

3

COM 2180

Leadership Communication

3

COM 3015

Advanced Public Speaking

3

COM 3040

Persuasion

3

Choose one of the following (3 credits):

COM 2498

Film Criticism

3

COM 2640

Video Games: A Cultural History

3

COM 3651

Sports Media

3

COM 3652

Gender Communication

3

Total:

18

All Communication majors must declare a concentration by the time they reach the end of their third semester (must have earned a minimum of 40 credits). A student who has an interest and/or career goals in a specific area of communication may pursue a concentration in that area. Suggested course groupings for each specific concentration are listed in their respective areas. Students may use appropriate courses, among the nine courses required for the major, to meet the requirements for a specific concentration.

Students who have a career interest in an area not included in our concentrations may choose to pursue an Individually Initiated Concentration, and will work with a faculty advisor to craft the necessary selection of courses.

Concentration Areas with Advisors:

Communication Studies - COM Faculty

Corporate Communication - Professor Sinnott

Film - Professor Ritch

Multimedia Sports Journalism - Professor Lemberg

Public Relations - Professor Whitten

Radio/Audio Production - Professor Frank

Television/Digital Video - Professor Gibbs

Theatre - Professor Holbrook

Video Game Studies - Professor MacDougall

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Internships

The Internship Program at Curry College offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by learning about their interests, skills, strengths, and values while acquiring course credits.

WMLN Radio

WMLN is completely student-run, under the supervision of Director of Radio, Professor Alan Frank. Students can get involved in a variety of positions from day one on campus - and even host their own shows!

CCPRSA

The purpose of the Curry College Public Relations Student Association is to increase the knowledge of the public relations profession and to provide students with opportunities and skills for the future.